APC Campaign Spokesperson Alleges Ministers Pay Billions to Secure Appointments
An APC Presidential Campaign Council spokesperson, Alwan Hassan, has alleged that some ministers pay billions of naira to secure ministerial appointments and subsequently focus on recovering their investments after assuming office.
Hassan made the allegation during an interview on Arise News on Thursday, describing ministers as some of the most corrupt officials in government and arguing that the practice predates the administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to him, ministers are often among the officials implicated in major financial misconduct after governments leave office.
He alleged that some individuals invest huge sums to secure ministerial positions, only to prioritise recouping the money rather than serving the public interest.
Hassan maintained that the alleged practice was not peculiar to the APC, insisting that it had existed before the party came to power.
The APC spokesperson also questioned the necessity of routing budget implementation through ministers, arguing that greater attention should be paid to the government’s capacity to finance approved budgets and deliver public services.
Hassan Defends Tinubu’s Power Sector Reforms
Hassan also defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, claiming that it had made progress in addressing Nigeria’s electricity challenges.
He said the president had approved more than ₦4 trillion for electricity metering, arguing that expanding access to meters and ensuring that households were properly connected were important steps towards improving power supply.
He further cited the introduction of financing support through the Credit Corporation of Nigeria (CREDICORP) as an initiative intended to help civil servants acquire solar power systems.
The initiative, he said, would enable more workers to access alternative electricity solutions amid persistent power supply challenges.
2027: APC Spokesperson Predicts Tinubu’s Gains in Northern States
On the 2027 general election, Hassan expressed confidence that Tinubu’s infrastructure projects and other interventions in northern Nigeria would strengthen his electoral prospects in states where he lost during the 2023 presidential election.
He specifically mentioned Bauchi and Kano, arguing that projects undertaken by the administration could translate into increased support for the president at the polls.
Hassan said Tinubu’s performance as president should be distinguished from his position as a presidential candidate in 2023, adding that developments in parts of the North could influence voters’ decisions in the next election.
He also highlighted the renovation of 287 primary schools and more than 4,000 classrooms through the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), presenting the projects as evidence of the administration’s efforts to improve basic education.
However, Hassan’s allegations about ministers paying billions of naira to secure appointments were not accompanied by specific names or supporting evidence in the reported interview.
